Mazda Manual Shifter Linkage Bushings for 1990-2003 Mazda Protege, Mazda MX3, 90-95 Ford Escort

If the shifter in your car is getting a bit loose or sloppy the CorkSport Shifter Bushings are the answer. The bushings are machined from a brass alloy.

Machined to much closer tolerances than the original ones, these bushings will provide more positive shifts and will eliminate sluggishness at the expense of a bit more vibration on the shift lever. *Does not work on all after market shifters.

The kit contains 4 bushings (2 front - 2 rear) to replace the 4 OEM bushings on the shift linkage.

These bushings fit the 90-03 Mazda Protege, Mazdaspeed Protege, 92-97 Mx3, 90-95 Ford Escort/Escort GT, and many other models (check the FAQ).
The shifter bushings include full installation instructions.

Mazda Protege Shifter Bushings Installation

Will this fit a 1990 Ford Probe GT?

Asked by Owen Baird | 09/17/2023, 06:33 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will this fit a 90' probe GT?

Asked by Owen Baird | 09/15/2023, 01:58 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these fit an 89 tracer? ????

Asked by Pat | 09/07/2023, 06:31 PM | 1 answer(s)

Are these only for manual transmissions?

Asked by L | 11/12/2019, 11:18 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will this fit a 2002 Mazda Protege ES with a 5 speed manual tranny?

Asked by RW | 05/19/2018, 06:39 PM | 1 answer(s)

will this fit to mazda 323 familia year 1996

Asked by allan tuazon | 12/10/2017, 10:25 PM | 1 answer(s)

I own a 2003 Protege5 with a 5 speed manual and wanted to know if this kit will fit.

Asked by Kevin | 10/08/2017, 04:40 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these (and the 3rd link kit) fit the 94-97 Ford Aspires?

Asked by Moises Anguiano | 09/27/2017, 03:06 AM | 1 answer(s)

fitment for 95 mx6 LS?

Asked by mike | 09/13/2017, 09:09 PM | 1 answer(s)

Mercury/Ford Capri 1994 XR2 SE Turbo?

Asked by Mike | 08/04/2017, 05:06 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work on a 2001 kia sephia?

Asked by Victor | 04/22/2016, 07:37 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work for a 1998 Kia sephia as well?

Asked by Keith R | 10/23/2015, 04:51 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these bushings work with a 2003 Ford ZX2 5 speed transmission?

Asked by Jacob Flowers | 09/21/2015, 08:53 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will these bushings work in a 1993 Ford Probe base model 5 speed trans

Asked by Chris L | 09/20/2015, 12:20 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work with the ralco rz short shifter on the mx3?

Asked by Stephen Jones | 08/06/2015, 09:05 PM | 1 answer(s)

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Nick

03/22/2021, 10:22 AM

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After another shop told me the bushings were impossible to replace due to being sealed inside the shifter box (which didn't seem right), I found these and had them installed at a different shop. Shifter feels brand new, tight and crisp especially compared to the old, worn out ones. Very, very pleased.

Chris

06/05/2023, 11:54 AM

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These made a huge difference on my 1990 Mazda protege/323

Aaron

05/26/2025, 06:51 AM

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I bought this kit and the 3rd link kit. I guess I don't need the 3rd link kit on my 1999 Mazda Protege. (my fault)! This is an easy 5 star review!!! The installation was very straightforward with perfect step by step instructions and illustrations!!! These bushings far exceeded my expectations!!! Perfect fit and my shifter was so sloppy it was like being in neutral in every gear with movement! Installed these and my shifter barely wiggles in gear and shifts as smooth as butter! Thank you corksport for the perfect fix for my Protege! Thank you for all the cool little extras you sent too!!! The coozie, lanyard, decals (rice crispie treat which was delicious)!!! The cool tins the bushings come in are really cool as well! I highly recommend these bushings and corksport for all your Mazda needs!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐